Preschool Teacher

About the role

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success
• Provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 3-5 in a center-based classroom in the CPLC ECD Colorado Program
• Work as part of a center based inter-disciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health and social service support to families
• Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Head Start Act, Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Office of Head Start Initiatives and ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments
• Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments

Requirements

• Education / Background: An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education in a related field
• Experience: Six-month experience in teaching preschool aged children
• Preferred qualifications: Baccalaureate or advanced major in ECE or a related degree to early childhood education and experience teaching preschool age children
• Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
• Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening, implementing Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC), Center on Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL), Pyramid Model, Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS), and Toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) (Preferred)
• Experience working with culturally diverse and low-income families (Preferred)
• Basic keyboard skills and ability to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems

Qualifications

• Internal Candidate with AA in ECE or a related degree to early childhood education and experience teaching preschool age children
• Note: Education obtained outside of the United States of America (USA) and from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status

Skills

• Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
• Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening, implementing Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC), Center on Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL), Pyramid Model, Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS), and Toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) (Preferred)
• Experience working with culturally diverse and low-income families (Preferred)

Benefits

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Full-time employee’s benefits below and click the link to see more: Generous Paid HolidayEmployee Recognition ProgramPaid Time Off & Paid Sick DaysFree Preventative Services & Wellness RewardsMedical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending AccountLife + Disability optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramTelemedicine & Concierge Services401(k) Retirement PlanPet Care, Life Mart Purchase DiscountsTuition Reimbursement for qualifying degreesMileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying rolesIdentity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Pay

Details of pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Details of schedule will be provided upon interview.